persuade

/pərˈsweɪd/
verb
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Definition

1

To convince someone to do or believe something by giving them good reasons or arguments

The salesman tried to persuade me to buy the more expensive model, but I stuck with the basic one.

2

To successfully influence someone's opinion or decision, often by being charming or persistent

She was able to persuade her parents to let her go to the concert by promising to finish her homework early.

Synonyms

convinceOften implies a stronger or more logical argument influenceCan be more subtle or indirect, and doesn't always imply a specific outcome coaxImplies gentle or playful persuasion, often in a friendly or affectionate way

Often confused with

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